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Coming up I will actually reveal how this relates to tobacco. So first let us examine when people get in trouble with credit card debt. You sign up for one. You have good intentions. Only emergencies, pay it off each month. yeah. But then you get more offers. Sure why not? It is fun. You want, you swipe, what's the harm? Before you know it, you have a bit of a debt problem. Yet you have nothing to really show for it. But not only can you not afford to repay without going through a bunch of BS, there is nothing left for those "emergencies". What about a bad relationship? They started so great. Things progress. They become an integral part of your life. Maybe you move in together. But then things start to get a little rough cause the fun is soon over. Maybe an unexpected pregnancy occurs. Well, NOW you done it! Now you are stuck. It just seems like every bad habit or choice out there eventually leads to problems and one is hit with the "bill" unexpectedly. So now take smoking. We all thought it was fun or cool or grown up or sexy etc when we started. But at some point we learn we are hooked. people who never quit or quit too late are often likely to have varying health problems from it. I do not know about anyone else but I HATE when I am sick. Crippling. So among about a dozen other reasons I decided to say "to hell with this" (that is my own quit smoking mantra) there is one above all - yeah I had my time smoking but wanted to quit BEFORE some nasty "bill" arrived. I think knowing the health risks can discourage some smokers or would-be smokers but maybe a few more could be reached by relating the long-term problems to something one has experienced in the past. For me, being stupid with credit cards and then worrying about how I would deal with the bills... I do not want to "pay later" for tobacco. Do not get me started about my bad relationships. This forum would explode then Marylandquitter would fly over here and beat my ass.

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It's because we're addicts. We'll be in that boat for the rest of our lives but the hum of the urge lessens greatly once you quit. If you were to reframe your thinking, the only truly scary thing is to continue to be active in your addiction. That's a road to an imprisoned life and a hard death.

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I think bakon went into overload...RUN!!!

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I'm sorry you guys , I didn't realize all these posts were here . Thanks for your responses, and really kind words . It's been a rough day . The good news is I am back on my quit . I appreciate the videos as well and will make it a point to watch them all .

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Agree - great post JB! It always boils down to choices we make in life and it's no different with smoking. That is after all how we learn and mature as we age though. Making choices then dealing with the consequences of those choices. No different with this smoking thing. That's why I think all of us here deserve a pat on the back for learning that for what ever reason or reasons, we are better off quit than to continue on as smokers. Good for us because we are making the right choice!

I applaud anyone who is doing all they can to stop feeding their smoking addiction. Whether it be their first attempt or not. We can not just walk away and not try because it may not last forever and we could relapse even years later. People make choices every day. Why people can still go back to smoking even after years quit is because they are still addicts as we all are. This can happen to any one of us but, it will only happen based on the choices we make going forward. I would venture to say, there is no one who has relapsed after a long period of time quit who would not say they are happy about relapsing. Sometimes the lessons we learn about this addiction are hard lessons and sometimes, those hard lessons are the best lessons because we never forget them.

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I remember in my hospital thread you mentioned about being six years quit. Threads like this one scare me though because it makes me wonder just how or why someone could even consider it possible or even want to smoke after so many years quit. people that quit but it only lasts a couple days, alright, they are facing the brunt of the side effects but years after? Seems like one just could not physically do it. Kind of makes me scared, like what if I am in the same boat a year or so from now? Well shoot, I guess it is time to check out the videos about relapse. Do not beat yourself up though, you avoided tobacco for six years. At least you know you can stop this smoking again.

You can do this Abby, and it's clear you really want to. You could have just disappeared but you didn't and I for one am so glad you didn't. Now that you're back up on the horse, Abby, grab on and hold on for the whole ride. We're not letting you go, so don't you let go of those reins. Hang on for dear life-literally! You can do this, just like we all did! Rooting for you, PeaceTrain

I'm really glad you are back with us Abby! Let's get this done together. It is there for the taking and we all deserve to be free of this horrible addiction. Just commit to the NOPE and we are here to support you along the journey

You're not going to quit by being stronger than your cigarettes. You win by being smarter. The videos and support that you have here will help you tremendously.

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Don't let this define your quit. Don't use this as an excuse to continue to feed your addiction. I don't delete accounts, don't give up on people and don't subscribe to the notion that relapsing is any kind of a valid reason to just give up. I'll be back with a couple of videos that you need to watch.

Hey! I'm not even sure it's his anniversary. I saw it listed every month on the Q.T. calendar so, this could be another "fake celebration"!! Ask the boss-man about that .......... he knows

Good work Albert...keep going...we are proud if you...a little more of that Nico Monster dies each day ...

You're still hanging in there I see Albert. That's great It takes some time but is so worthwhile in the end. You will wonder why you didn't do it sooner. Keep pushing forward with your quit!

Welcome Albert